Difference between word processing software and desktop publishing software

The difference between word processing software and desktop publishing software are discussed below:

Word Processing Software	Desktop Publishing Software
1. It involves creation, editing, and printing of text	1.It involves production of documents that combines text with graphics.
2. Word Processing software are used for simple memos, letters, manuscripts and resumes.	2. Desktop publishing are used to work on things like newsletters, magazines, adverts, and brochures where layout is important.
3. Directly, text can be added.	3. Text frame must be added to add text.
4. Software’s such as Microsoft word and Open Office are used.	4. Software’s such as QuarkXPress 6.5 and 7.0 as well as Adobe InDesign CS and CS2 are used.
5. It is easier to use, in compare to desktop publishing software.	5. It is difficult to use, in compare to word processing software.